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Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser
1988·Movie
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A documentary film about the life of pianist and jazz great Thelonious Monk. Features live performances by Monk and his band, and interviews with friends and family about the offbeat genius.
Jazz DocumentaryThelonious MonkBiographical PortraitMusical GeniusPerformance FilmHistorical ContextBehind the MusicEccentric ArtistAmerican Music History
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Is Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser worth watching?
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GoodGoodWatch scoreMostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 7.5, Rotten Tomatoes 89%, and Metacritic 75).
Is Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser okay for kids?
PG-13
Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.
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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.